South Africa clinched the historic 2-0 test series with a whitewash India On the ongoing tour, celebrating their first victory on Indian soil in 25 years. The dominant proteas outplayed India in a record 408-run victory in the second Test in Guwahati, India’s biggest ever home defeat. This result left India struggling in test cricket at home, with critics pointing to tactical errors and tactical errors as the main factors behind the defeat.
Senior players and experts have urged the team to rethink their Test strategy again as the team faces mounting pressure after the second home series. The result of the two match legs had a significant claim India’s World Test Championship (WTC) standings and general confidence in the longest format.
Ravichandran Ashwin defends Gautam Gambhir, pins blames players
Former Indian Off-Spinner Ravichandran ashwinThose who retired from international cricket last year backed coach Gautam Gambhir after India’s 0-2 home Test series loss to South Africa. Ashwin claimed that he was not the coach, he should take more responsibility for the collapse, checking that he did not see “enough responsibility” to blame only the support staff. He admitted that he can always improve his decision-making, but said that he does not like “personal attacks”, stressing that the coach goes out and bats and bats, ultimately with the players.
Venkatesh prasad tactical errors and all-round obsession
Ex-India Fast Bowler Venkatesh Prasad has taken a far harder line, rejecting the idea that India can hide behind the ‘transition’ tag after making a comeback. Apart from young faces like Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Reddy, most of the squad has been calling the result for seven to eight years, the product of “tactical errors” and a haunting of past mistakes. “Embarrassing.”
We can’t hide under the trash can.
Barring Sudarshan, Jurel and Reddy, most of the children are 7-8 years old. Some very experienced promoters. It’s a series of tactical mistakes, playing all-rounders and not wanting to learn from mistakes. …– Venkatesh Prasad (@hevenkateshprasad) November 26, 2025
Dinesh Karthik questions chaos in team selection
Commentator and former India WicketKeeper Dinesh Karthik said India feared Aura’s tour at home once for the Tests and were now “licking their lips” in 12 months. He criticized numerous all-rounders and Nitish Reddy’s Minimum Red Ball Bowling workload as an example of mixed planning. Karthik, No. 3 Washington Kolkata and Sai Sudharsan Sundars No. 3 Regular asking if Sai Sudharsan helped Sai Sudharsan’s stability or continued so far
Mohammad Kaif, Anil Kumble urge India’s Test vision to rethink
Former Bity Mohammad Kaif called his second consecutive home whitewash “Totally disappointed” and test cricket lacks stability, vision and a proper plan. Green has criticized the contrast between domestic tracks and test pitches, arguing that few batsmen in the system would be comfortable with a real test match for home conditions.
Totally disappointed to see a second whitewasher in the house. No stability, no vision, no plan. Lots of chopping and changing. We play on the indoor green track, but there is a turner for tests. A few batsen with test temperaments. India’s test strategy at home needs to be rethought.
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) November 26, 2025
Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kuble echoed his concerns over the chaos by warning against Test cricket “It requires a different mindset” and cannot survive constant changes in staff and batting order. He summoned the think tank “Sit and Think” There needs to be a clear long-term vision about the direction of Indian test cricket, not a knee-jerk spin, with several Stalwarts retiring in the last 6-8 months.
Michael Vaughan and Sourav Ganguly offer contrasting big picture views
Former England captain Michael Vaughan summed up the disappointment overseas by the Indian brand “The highest achieving test group” Considering the current talent pool in the world and recent home results. His mention resonated with many fans, with India drifting away from their previously dominant home standards.
https://twitter.com/michaelvolaughan/status/1993631480770404702
On the other hand, former India captain Sourav Gangul praised South Africa as “special” while describing South Africa as a young side that will improve with time.
Well done Guwahati in the first test .. fantastic test ground ..
– Sourav Ganguly (@sganguly99) November 26, 2025
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